How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in California?
$44,100a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in California. That is $21.20 an hour or $3,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.20
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $44,100Highest 10%: $58,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 75th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $58,800 | $28.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,450 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,130 |
| Napa, CA | $46,850 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,650 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,550 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $44,980 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,890 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,610 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,390 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $44,270 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,610 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,280 |
| Stockton, CA | $42,710 |
| Yuba City, CA | $41,880 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $41,440 |
| Chico, CA | $40,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,690 |
| Redding, CA | $39,660 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,520 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,520 |
| Merced, CA | $38,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 1. District of Columbia | $49,060 |
| 2. Alaska | $44,720 |
| 3. Washington | $44,710 |
| 4. California | $44,100 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $43,870 |
| 6. New York | $43,080 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $42,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.20 ($44,100 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,100 against $38,010 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays receptionist and information clerks the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $49,450 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.